■ Deep-Diving Into Dorm Relationships via the Correlation Chart! Plus, a "Telepathy Challenge" to Test the Cast's Bonds
The segment continued with a deep dive into the relationships of the dormitory members using a character correlation chart. Observing that every character except Jing-Lan has an arrow pointing to Botan labeled "Good girl," Suzushiro laughed, "This hits even harder after seeing that PV..." She then explained, "The story really kicks off with Botan discovering the world of alcohol through her encounter with Ibuki."
Attention also turned to the dynamic between Akane and Yaeka, played by Amami and Tomita. The cast buzzed with comments like, "I love how Akane and Yaeka are grouped together!" and "It literally says these two are close despite everything (laughs)." Meanwhile, Kawase touched upon her character, Jing-Lan, noting, "It’s still a mystery how Jing-Lan will get involved," hinting at future developments and how she might stir up the dorm's dynamics.
The program then moved into a variety game titled "Telepathy: Thinking Figures are Beautiful," where the six cast members had to cooperate to match their answers. They faced missions requiring them to provide answers that were either "unanimous," "all unique," or a "50:50 split" for given prompts.
For the first question—"What is the second drink you order at a drinking party?"—they aimed for a unanimous answer, but their responses were hilariously all over the place. This prompted Aoyama to snap, "What is wrong with you people!?" sparking an explosion of laughter in the studio.
While they showed great teamwork by succeeding in subsequent rounds, things took a turn during the "50:50" challenge. Asked "If you had to eat one, which would it be: Super spicy ramen or super stinky canned food?", Aoyama was the only one who chose the canned food. "You guys! Show some consideration!" Aoyama shouted in mock outrage, keeping the studio in stitches until the very end.
■ Suzushiro: "I'm already filled with so much happiness" – Closing messages from the cast
As the program drew to a close, the cast shared heartfelt messages with the viewers. Aoyama commented, "I’m so eager for everyone to see this. Let's keep our hearts burning with passion!"
Suzushiro also shared her thoughts: "Seeing these stunning key visuals and the PV today, I’m already filled with so much happiness just being a part of this project as a voice actress." She added, "Incredible people are pouring an incredible amount of energy into this show, so I hope everyone looks forward to the broadcast."
The program also announced a special two-part ABEMA spin-off, Horoyoi Seiyuu Joshikai -Osake tte, Iina- (Tipsy Voice Actress Girls' Night -Alcohol is Great, Isn't It?-) Presented by Kamiina Botan. These exclusive free broadcasts are scheduled for two consecutive Mondays, March 16 and March 23, 2026. Reflecting on the filming, Kawase noted, "It really felt like a genuine girls' night out," while Suzushiro added, "In a good way, we weren't acting for the cameras—we were just having a great time drinking." Amami agreed, describing the atmosphere as "absolutely hilarious and cheerful."
The TV anime Kamiina Botan, Yoheru Sugata wa Yuri no Hana will premiere on ABEMA on Friday, April 10, at 24:00 (JST), featuring a simultaneous broadcast and the fastest streaming release alongside the terrestrial TV debut.
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